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Asia-Pacific

India to Add One Million Hotel Rooms by 2029

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.
North America

Truist Lays Out Projections for Earnings Season

Vacasa is reviewing an unsolicited $5.25-per-share acquisition proposal while maintaining its existing merger with Casago at $5.02 per share, with its board recommending the merger as it evaluates whether the new bid is superior.
North America

Hyatt Appears More Likely to Acquire Playa Hotels

Truist downgraded Playa Hotels & Resorts to Hold, seeing an increased likelihood of a Hyatt acquisition that could boost Hyatt’s share price as PLYA nears its $13 target.
North America

NYC Leads U.S. Hotel Occupancy at 87%

The U.S. hotel industry saw slight year-over-year performance improvements in November 2024, with New York leading occupancy gains among major markets.
Asia-Pacific

Banyan Group's 100th Property Will Be in Singapore

Banyan Group is expanding globally with its 100th resort debuting in Singapore, new openings in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic, and record multi-brand growth across Asia, including highlights in Japan.
North America

U.S. Hotel Industry Expected to See Muted Growth in 2025

The U.S. lodging sector in 2025 is expected to see muted growth with a modest RevPAR increase of 1.5%, driven by higher ADR but constrained by stable occupancy and macroeconomic pressures.
North America

Hoshino Resorts to Debut First U.S. Luxury Hotel in New York State

Hoshino Resorts is set to open its first new-build hotel in the United States by 2028, bringing a 40-room luxury resort to the small town of Sharon Springs, New York, marking a significant expansion for the renowned Asian hotel operator.
North America

Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels
North America

Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.